Lionel Messi potentially returning to Newell's Old Boys

Speculation is growing regarding a potential return to Argentina for Lionel Messi. Reports suggest the Argentine footballer could join Newell's Old Boys, the club where he began his youth career in Rosario, as early as January 2027.

While Messi is currently under contract with Inter Miami until December 31, 2028, reports from Estadio 3 indicate he has never been closer to a move to his boyhood club. Such a transfer would be highly symbolic, as Messi has never played for the Newell's first team despite his deep emotional connection to the institution.

A move would require negotiations with Inter Miami management to determine if the arrangement would be a permanent transfer, a loan, or another form of cooperation. No official confirmation of negotiations has been released at this time.